Manager, Coding
About The Position
Manages and monitors a group of 3 to 4 Associate Managers, Coding. Manages and monitors coding production in multiple coding platforms. Ensures coding productivity and accuracy standards are met by all coders and identifies areas of improvement; promotes growth of the department and initiates coaching and development with those employees not meeting expectations. Responsible for coding personnel selection and ensuring optimal staffing. Ensures daily coding attainment leading to low days out, WIP (work in process), and month end processing. Monitors progress of goal attainment and provides direction and guidance where needed. Provides departmental guidance and leadership to Coding Department; creates knowledgeable, informed, and motivated staff through counseling and training. Streamlines coding practices by identifying best practices to improve processes. Develops staff through sharing of information, direct communication, and leadership that cultivates a proactive, positive, and collaborative environment. Assists the Coding Department with documentation requirements and correct coding practices. Reviews provider documentation and performs research/reviews coding guidelines. Confers with Compliance Manager as needed. Performs analysis of various reports (missed ancillaries, decreased levels, productivity, overtime, etc.) and interfaces with Medical Directors, Managers, Client Services, and takes appropriate actions and follows up as necessary. Interacts with Medical and Regional Directors to provide updates on relevant sites issues; participates in conference calls and on-site visits to help promote communication and clarify any coding issues that may arise. Notifies and provides feedback to Clinicians of insufficient or ambiguous documentation and requests clarification. Coordinates timely paperwork/charts and answers questions for Managers, Client Services, Billing Supervisors, Team Members, and Clinician Education Analysts regarding coding. Monitors activities of team members; provides feedback and counsels team members regarding performance, timekeeping, and personnel issues. May be asked to travel for business reasons, not exceeding 10%25 of the time. Remains current on coding practices and compliance requirements through reading periodicals and attending coding related conferences.
Requirements
- Associate degree (A.A) or a combination of education and work experience that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
- Management or supervisory experience with similar responsibilities required.
- 4 years medical coding experience required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology including basic knowledge of pathology and etiology of disease, body areas and organ systems.
- Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD 10).
- Strong organizational and leadership capabilities.
- Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and training/coaching.
- Work independently as well as maintain productive working relationships throughout many different departments.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
- Strong ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload; in a deadline-driven, fast paced environment.
- Understanding of and ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, professional presentation skills, and strong influencing skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in healthcare/coding/billing preferred.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manages and monitors a group of 3 to 4 Associate Managers, Coding.
- Manages and monitors coding production in multiple coding platforms.
- Ensures coding productivity and accuracy standards are met by all coders and identifies areas of improvement; promotes growth of the department and initiates coaching and development with those employees not meeting expectations.
- Responsible for coding personnel selection and ensuring optimal staffing.
- Ensures daily coding attainment leading to low days out, WIP (work in process), and month end processing.
- Monitors progress of goal attainment and provides direction and guidance where needed.
- Provides departmental guidance and leadership to Coding Department; creates knowledgeable, informed, and motivated staff through counseling and training.
- Streamlines coding practices by identifying best practices to improve processes.
- Develops staff through sharing of information, direct communication, and leadership that cultivates a proactive, positive, and collaborative environment.
- Assists the Coding Department with documentation requirements and correct coding practices.
- Reviews provider documentation and performs research/reviews coding guidelines. Confers with Compliance Manager as needed.
- Performs analysis of various reports (missed ancillaries, decreased levels, productivity, overtime, etc.) and interfaces with Medical Directors, Managers, Client Services, and takes appropriate actions and follows up as necessary.
- Interacts with Medical and Regional Directors to provide updates on relevant sites issues; participates in conference calls and on-site visits to help promote communication and clarify any coding issues that may arise.
- Notifies and provides feedback to Clinicians of insufficient or ambiguous documentation and requests clarification.
- Coordinates timely paperwork/charts and answers questions for Managers, Client Services, Billing Supervisors, Team Members, and Clinician Education Analysts regarding coding.
- Monitors activities of team members; provides feedback and counsels team members regarding performance, timekeeping, and personnel issues.
- Remains current on coding practices and compliance requirements through reading periodicals and attending coding related conferences.
Benefits
- Monthly wellness events and programs such as yoga, HIIT classes, and more
- Trainings to help support and advance your professional growth
- Team building activities such as virtual scavenger hunts and holiday celebrations
- Flexible work hours
- Opportunities to attend Vituity community events including LGBTQ+ History, Día de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and more
- Superior health plan options
- Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
- Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%25 plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)
- Generous paid time off starting 3-4 weeks’ annually
- Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
- Professional and Career Development Program
- EAP and travel assistance included
- Wellness program
- Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees
- Annual corporate Success Sharing bonus program
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
